A's drop close one to Rangers

April 21, 2014 10:34 PM

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Daric Barton caught in a double play in the fourth inning, as Elvis Andrus throws to get Eric Sogard at first. The Oakland Athletics played the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, April 21, 2014. less

Daric Barton caught in a double play in the fourth inning, as Elvis Andrus throws to get Eric Sogard at first. The Oakland Athletics played the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, ... more

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Daric Barton caught in a double play in the fourth inning, as Elvis... Photo-6199217.84344 - SFGate

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Coco Crisp #4 of the Oakland Athletics leaps to take a hit away from Elvis Andrus of the Texas Rangers in the top of the seventh inning at O.co Coliseum on April 21, 2014 in Oakland, California.

Coco Crisp #4 of the Oakland Athletics leaps to take a hit away from Elvis Andrus of the Texas Rangers in the top of the seventh inning at O.co Coliseum on April 21, 2014 in Oakland, California.

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Coco Crisp #4 of the Oakland Athletics leaps to take a hit away... Photo-6199218.84344 - SFGate

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Dan Straily started for the A's against the Rangers on Monday. The Oakland Athletics played the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, April 21, 2014.

Dan Straily started for the A's against the Rangers on Monday. The Oakland Athletics played the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, April 21, 2014.

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Dan Straily wipes his brow after giving a solo homerun in the first inning. The Oakland Athletics played the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, April 21, 2014.

Dan Straily wipes his brow after giving a solo homerun in the first inning. The Oakland Athletics played the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, April 21, 2014.

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Dan Straily wipes his brow after giving a solo homerun in the first... Photo-6199220.84344 - SFGate

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Alex Rios of the Rangers caught stealing in the first inning. The Oakland Athletics played the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, April 21, 2014.

Alex Rios of the Rangers caught stealing in the first inning. The Oakland Athletics played the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, April 21, 2014.

Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle

Alex Rios of the Rangers caught stealing in the first inning. The... Photo-6199221.84344 - SFGate

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Yu Darvish started for the Rangers against the A's on Monday. The Oakland Athletics played the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, April 21, 2014.

Yu Darvish started for the Rangers against the A's on Monday. The Oakland Athletics played the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, April 21, 2014.

Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle

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Brandon Moss rounds the bases after hitting a solo homerun in the bottom of the second inning. The Oakland Athletics played the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, April 21, 2014.

Brandon Moss rounds the bases after hitting a solo homerun in the bottom of the second inning. The Oakland Athletics played the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, April 21, 2014.

Alberto Callaspo, right, high fives Brandon Moss, left, after Moss hit a homerun in the bottom of the second inning. The Oakland Athletics played the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, April 21, 2014. less

Alberto Callaspo, right, high fives Brandon Moss, left, after Moss hit a homerun in the bottom of the second inning. The Oakland Athletics played the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on ... more

Brandon Moss is congratulated by Bob Melvin after hitting a solo homerun in the bottom of the second inning. The Oakland Athletics played the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, April 21, 2014. less

Brandon Moss is congratulated by Bob Melvin after hitting a solo homerun in the bottom of the second inning. The Oakland Athletics played the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, April ... more

Josh Reddick, left, high fives Eric Sogard, right, after they both scored on a Coco Crisp single in the bottom of the second inning. The Oakland Athletics played the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, April 21, 2014. less

Josh Reddick, left, high fives Eric Sogard, right, after they both scored on a Coco Crisp single in the bottom of the second inning. The Oakland Athletics played the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, ... more

Eric Sogard returns to the dugout to high fives from teammates after scoring in the second inning. The Oakland Athletics played the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, April 21, 2014.

Eric Sogard returns to the dugout to high fives from teammates after scoring in the second inning. The Oakland Athletics played the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, April 21, 2014.

Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle

Eric Sogard returns to the dugout to high fives from teammates... Photo-6199227.84344 - SFGate

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Prince Fielder barrels around third on his way to score in the fourth inning on a single by Kevin Kouzmanoff. The Oakland Athletics played the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, April 21, 2014. less

Prince Fielder barrels around third on his way to score in the fourth inning on a single by Kevin Kouzmanoff. The Oakland Athletics played the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, April ... more

Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle

Prince Fielder barrels around third on his way to score in the... Photo-6199228.84344 - SFGate

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Prince Fielder returns to the dugout after scoring in the fourth inning. The Oakland Athletics played the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, April 21, 2014.

Prince Fielder returns to the dugout after scoring in the fourth inning. The Oakland Athletics played the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, April 21, 2014.

Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle

Prince Fielder returns to the dugout after scoring in the fourth... Photo-6199229.84344 - SFGate

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John Jaso, right, flips his bat after striking out in the ninth inning. The Oakland Athletics played the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, April 21, 2014, losing 3-4.

John Jaso, right, flips his bat after striking out in the ninth inning. The Oakland Athletics played the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, April 21, 2014, losing 3-4.

Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle

John Jaso, right, flips his bat after striking out in the ninth... Photo-6199230.84344 - SFGate

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Rangers outfielders celebrate after defeating the A's on Monday. The Oakland Athletics played the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, April 21, 2014, losing 3-4.

Rangers outfielders celebrate after defeating the A's on Monday. The Oakland Athletics played the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, April 21, 2014, losing 3-4.